i3-6100TE vs A8-7670K

Aggregate performance score

A8-7670K
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.02
+1.5%
Core i3-6100TE
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.99

A8-7670K outperforms Core i3-6100TE by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A8-7670K and Core i3-6100TE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19161924
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.31
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i3
Power efficiency2.005.36
Architecture codenameGodaveri (2014−2016)Skylake (2015−2016)
Release date20 July 2015 (9 years ago)12 October 2015 (9 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$117

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

A8-7670K and Core i3-6100TE basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.6 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz2.7 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rateno data4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data27
L1 cache256 KB128 KB
L2 cache4096 KB512 KB
L3 cacheno data4 MB
Chip lithography28 nm14 nm
Die size245 mm298.57 mm2
Maximum core temperature72 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors2,411 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on A8-7670K and Core i3-6100TE compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFM2+LGA-1151
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A8-7670K and Core i3-6100TE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-
PowerTune+-
DualGraphics+-
TrueAudio+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A8-7670K and Core i3-6100TE are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A8-7670K and Core i3-6100TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-2133DDR3L-1600
Maximum memory sizeno data64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidthno data34.134 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
AMD Radeon R7 GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
iGPU core count6no data
Number of pipelines512no data
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A8-7670K and Core i3-6100TE integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A8-7670K and Core i3-6100TE integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A8-7670K and Core i3-6100TE.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

A8-7670K 2.02
+1.5%
i3-6100TE 1.99

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

A8-7670K 3192
+1.3%
i3-6100TE 3152

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.02 1.99
Recency 20 July 2015 12 October 2015
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 28 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 35 Watt

A8-7670K has a 1.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores.

i3-6100TE, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 months, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 171.4% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between A8-7670K and Core i3-6100TE.

Note that A8-7670K is a desktop processor while Core i3-6100TE is a notebook one.


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